Soyaló

Learn about large village of Soyaló through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 4,486 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Soyaló belongs to the municipality of Soyaló (State of Chiapas). There are 4,486 inhabitants and it is 1,161 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Chiapa de Corzo is 31 minutes away by car (29 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Soyaló, there is a percentage of 12% of indigenous population and 84% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Soyaló? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Soyaló? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Soyaló in Chiapas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Soyaló.

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#2 The population of Soyaló (Chiapas) is 4,486 inhabitants

Population data in Soyaló
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020227822084486
2010203819764014
2005181017693579
Evolution of the population in Soyaló: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Soyaló:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.298.05
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:1.00%0.35%
Illiterate population:7.27%10.44%
Illiterate population (men):2.70%8.05%
Illiterate population (women):4.57%12.76%
Schooling level:8.176.95
Schooling level (men):8.57.34
Schooling level (women):7.866.57
Indigenous culture data in Soyaló:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:11.84%9.37%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:5.80%3.81%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.07%0.02%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Soyaló, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Soyaló:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:37.20%31.79%
Employed population over 12 years (men):51.45%53.85%
Employed population over 12 years (women):23.40%10.40%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,0821,146
Homes with electricity:99.08%98.71%
Homes with piped water:96.30%93.64%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.60%96.66%
Homes with a radio:57.58%61.53%
Homes with a television:90.30%89.98%
Homes with a refrigerator:74.77%64.76%
Homes with a washing machine:47.23%34.05%
Homes with a car:16.73%15.30%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:11.65%7.44%
Homes with landline telephone:3.42%12.93%
Homes with cell phones:84.10%48.71%
Homes with Internet:16.45%2.48%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Soyaló (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Chiapas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Soyaló

With the satellite map of Soyaló will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Soyaló. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Soyaló.



#4 What to do in Soyaló

Want to know what to see in Soyaló if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Soyaló.
Las mejores montes de Soyaló para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Las Nubes (1757 meters): 3.4 km walk (47 minutes), heading West.
  • El Cedro (1885 meters): 5.0 km walk (96 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • El Roblar (1595 meters): 6.5 km walk (103 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Blanco (Tierra Fría) (1773 meters): 6.0 km walk (120 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns near Soyaló to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near Soyaló:
  • El Pedregal Uno (29 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • El Pedregal (44 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
  • El Limón (32 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Guadalupe (84 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Soyaló (Chiapas)

In Soyaló there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Soyaló, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Soyaló (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)279293572
Youth (6-14 years)408394802
Adults (15-59 years)1,3751,2842,659
Elderly (60+ years)216237453

#6 Pictures of Soyaló

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Soyaló? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Soyaló.

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#7 The Postal Code of Soyaló (Chiapas) is 29780

Are you going to send a letter to Soyaló? Do you have a friend in Soyaló and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Soyaló consists of the following 5 digits: 29780. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Soyaló ("29") correspond to the state code of Chiapas, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for Soyaló as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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#12 Other towns in the Municipality of Soyaló

  1. Adolfo López Mateos (567 inhabitants)
  2. Bombaná (Campamento de Comisión Federal de Electricidad) (- inhabitants)
  3. Cerro Blanco (7 inhabitants)
  4. Linda Vista (32 inhabitants)
  5. El Paraíso (La Huerta) (23 inhabitants)
  6. El Pedregal (44 inhabitants)
  7. El Pedregal Uno (29 inhabitants)
  8. El Sabinal (26 inhabitants)
  9. Emiliano Zapata (511 inhabitants)
  10. Nuevo Poblado Guadalupe (84 inhabitants)
  11. La Vainilla (31 inhabitants)
  12. Morelos (188 inhabitants)
  13. Salitral (2 inhabitants)
  14. San Pablo (43 inhabitants)
  15. Vista Hermosa (5 inhabitants)